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Pillsbury

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Virginia: Northern

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Pillsbury

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Corporate/M&A - Virginia: Northern

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Pillsbury has a well-regarded team that regularly represents technology businesses in midmarket M&A transactions. It is particularly recommended for its strengths in venture capital and private equity deals. The team offers its experience to clients from a wide range of industries, most notably in the technology sector, but also extending into healthcare, defense, aerospace and life sciences. It is also able to draw on its complementary IP, tax and antitrust expertise.
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Work Highlights

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  • Pillsbury advised Lavrock Venture, LLC in making and monitoring multiple

    venture-style equity investments, including as a participant in Castelion Corporation’s USD350 million Series B equity financing round.

Strengths

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  • Pillsbury works together incredibly well as a cohesive team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

  • Pillsbury brings sophisticated deal execution combined with an in-depth understanding of regulatory considerations.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Craig Chason
    Craig Chason

    Craig Chason

    Craig Chason is held in high esteem for his prowess in corporate transactions. He is active in several industry sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, media and IT.

    • Craig does a great job for his clients. He has a significant experience and ability to help a client navigate key deal issues.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Steven Meltzer
    Steven Meltzer

    Steven Meltzer

    Steven Meltzer has expertise that covers the full range of corporate matters, including M&A, securities and corporate governance. He has experience in representing both public and private companies.

    • He's a very good name in the market.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Matthew B. Swartz
    Matthew B. Swartz

    Matthew B. Swartz

    Matthew Swartz has a broad corporate practice, which includes particular strength in handling transactions in the technology sector. He has experience in M&A and financings.

    • He always gets to the right answer, is very easy to work with, has excellent suggestions and guidance, and thoroughly understands what we are asking and how important it is to our business.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Matthew is an excellent advisor.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
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  • Steve Kaplan
    Steve Kaplan

    Steve Kaplan

    Steve Kaplan advises companies at all stages of growth in M&A and financing transactions. He also counts several venture capitalists among his clients.

    • Steve is a phenomenal attorney.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • Steve combines exceptional intelligence, speed, and practical judgment.

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  • Steve Ryan
    Steve Ryan

    Steve Ryan

    Steve Ryan acts as dealmaker in high-value acquisitions and investments.

    • Steve has a good awareness of our business and good commercial judgment.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

    • He's an excellent attorney for M&A, VC, and growth equity deals.

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